Currently on La Dolce Vita World Tour ONEUS concluded their US stops this past weekend in Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern. After visiting eleven cities around the country, La Dolce Vita US comes to a close with a near sold out house full of To Moon, the group's fanbase. ONEUS is a five member K-Pop group with RWB Entertainment with members Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion. Before appearing on stage NXD, set to debut this year, opened up the night performing their songs “Jump” and “따라해”.
Soon the lights dimmed and there stood ONEUS at the back of the stage. Bathed in light wearing blue blouses and jackets decorated with elaborate jewelry, embroidery, pins and tassels, white dress pants and shoes they all looked like they had been plucked out of a fairytale. With To Moon screaming in excitement the group started with their hit 'Baila Conmigo' off their newest EP La Dolce Vita, followed by 'Erase Me' and 'Simulation'. Amongst the songs Hwanwoong states they “want to spend the day without any regrets” and ask fans “you are going to help us create a beautiful memory, right?”
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By the time 'Simulation' starts Leedo is down a jacket revealing a white tank and exposed arms that fans love so much. Seoho soon follows suit while performing 'Valkyrie' and we are now two members shedding layers. The members return on stage to perform 'Intro: Window' in their second outfits of the night, Xion with his long hair, waist length cravat and vest and Hwanwoong wearing a frilled blouse and decorated vest they looked as if they walked straight out of Interview with the Vampire, and honestly we love to see it.
As fans can see a glimpse of the members holding fans in the dark they begin to scream in anticipation for the next number, a fan favorite, 'LUNA' off their latest EP. Next on the setlist are 'LIT', 'Same Scent' and 'A Song Written Easily'. The group join once again on stage to chat with the audience, and in the habit of shedding items as the show goes on Xion rejoins the stage showcasing a shorter hairstyle. The members make note and even walk off stage to retrieve Xion’s hair extensions and playfully try them on themselves. They then perform 'Unforgettable' and 'Stupid Love' before heading off stage once more.
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Xion wearing a red choker and red fox tail tied to his belt, Leedo in a black vest only half zipped, Hwanwoong sporting leather gloves and leather pants, Seoho wearing a black suit coat with a red collar and a suit vest sans shirt and Keonhee rocking a black leather harness the group rejoins on stage in an edgier ensemble. They perform dance numbers 'Come Back Home', 'Twilight', 'Lion Heart', and 'Level Up' showing off their continued stamina in these high energy numbers.
Bringing the energy to a more somber note the group perform 'Epilogue' and 'Halley’s Comet' side by side while the audience illuminate the venue waving their light-sticks and cell phone flashlights. The members take a moment to thank the audience for their support and attendance as well as their team and crew for all their work throughout the tour. “Thanks to all the staff and RBW family, thanks to our dancers and today especially our opener NXD”, says Keonhee.
As their US portion comes to a close Seoho states, “I have mixed feelings, but thanks to all the To Moons who encouraged us I was able to finish up the stage well. We’ll come back with improved stages and performances. You’ll wait for us, right?” Hwanwoong excites the crowd with upcoming plans “I want to thank you for being the reason we can continue on and improving ourselves. Thank you all for coming and we’re going to have a comeback soon. Please looks forward […] to that time.” The members then wrap up with numbers 'Bring It On' and 'No Diggity' before heading off stage.
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Emerging for their encore all wearing LA Dodgers uniforms with their names embroidered on the backs the members show up for Encore stage of 'Black Mirror', 'BBuseyo' and 'Life is Beautiful'. Closing out the show by bringing the party through the crowd, toting bubble machines and money guns, while running through the aisles and dancing with fans the members perform 'Shut Up 받고 Crazy Hot!' amongst To Moon. Saying their final goodbyes, the group gathers to sing “Last Song” while waving to the audience. As staff members danced in the aisle next to my seats you could feel that this finale was bittersweet moment for the whole ONEUS crew.
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